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PHOTO Gallery of 85 Beautiful Pools

Every year the Master Pools Guild honors some of the most spectacular pools in the U.S. and around the world with the International Awards of Excellence. These awards recognize the craftsmanship of elite swimming pool builders and designers and showcase a wide variety of pool shapes, styles and water features.

The winning designs include pools from across the U.S. and Canada, as well as the United Kingdom, Australia, Guatemala, and Dubai.

100 Award-Winning Pool Photos from APSP

Did you spend Memorial Day weekend at a backyard barbecue or by the pool? With the unofficial kickoff to summer in full swing, you may be planning a pool of your own or dreaming of the many design possibilities.
If you are looking for beautiful swimming pool photos and ideas for your own backyard resort, view the the winners of The International Awards of Excellence presented by the Association of Pool & Spa Professionals (APSP). Every year, APSP honors talented pool builders and pool designers for their outstanding projects and water features.